I became a horse racing tycoon in Hokkaido.

Chiba.

A Nissan SUV is speeding along the highway.

Today, Matsumoto Yu came to Narita Airport specifically to pick up Izumi Yujin so he could go to Chiba.

They're going to watch tomorrow's game together.

Yu Matsumoto took Izumi to a hotel owned by the Izumi family.

Accommodation around Tokyo isn't cheap, but Izumi Yujin is the kind of person you can get for free.

Just let them know a day in advance.

Yujin Izumi is trying to save money wherever possible, since what he's doing won't disrupt the hotel's normal operations anyway.

The two mainly discussed the trainer's arrangements.

Hiromichi Matsumoto, sitting in the driver's seat:

"The horse trainer, Hori Nobuyuki, has been confirmed."

"Trainer Kunieda will have to wait a while, but recent communications have gone quite smoothly."

He has completed most of the task assigned to him.

"Keep up the good work on Eiji Naguni's side."

Yuji Izumi put down his phone.

That day, he felt relieved.

With the trainer's problem basically resolved, he can now wait with peace of mind for the spring and autumn equinoxes and the Earth planet to grow.

I'll go to Chiba on Friday and watch the games on Saturday and Sunday.

His racehorses will race on Saturday morning.

JRA games are held on Saturdays and Sundays, with twelve games on each day.

The important matches are all held on Sunday afternoons.

"Don't worry, Mr. Izumi, I'll continue to push it forward next week."

Yu Matsumoto nodded.

He's almost finished pushing this matter forward.

Saturday and Sunday are the busiest days for trainers, as they need to be on-site to oversee the final stages of the race and sometimes even make tactical changes.

"Then let's enjoy our weekend."

Yuji Izumi was ready to watch the game on the first day.

Let's first examine the performance of the racehorse he owns.

"Is there the US Championship Cup this week?"

"The biggest prize this Sunday is this event, and the most attention is focused on the riot gear."

Yu Matsumoto replied.

He had already prepared some Q&A sessions for this week.

"Yes, that's something to look forward to."

Yujin Izumi.

He remembers that match.

This was the final highlight of his career as a prolific fat man.

He really wanted to roar and tell Shogun Kawada Masamasa to give the chance to ride back to Ikezoe Kenichi.

Yuji Izumi only made a slight complaint in his mind.

Regardless, Kenichi Ikezoe, as the one who gets bullied, is still treated as a private.

Poor Ikezoe was bullied by many racehorses, and his only true love was Karen-chan.

Karen-chan is the best mother to Kenichi Ikezoe.

We still don't know what kind of kind-hearted person Chi Tian was in his past life, that he was able to survive the near-death experience under the hooves of so many rabid colts in this life.

"I hope that the racehorse owned by Izumi-kun will achieve a good result."

Yumichi Matsumoto.

He also bought the Izumi family's previous racehorses, but none of them were as big as Izumi Hisahito's purchase this time.

This mare is just three years old this year.

His paternal lineage is that of the Babylonian kings.

This racehorse is one of the many stallions of the King of Hawaii's descendants.

A racehorse from the same generation as the Golden Master, he was so badly beaten by the Golden Master in the later stages of his career that he ended up running on mud tracks.

Towards the end of his career, he retired as a muddy stallion.

Its parents were large stallions who were gold prospectors.

This racehorse is perfectly fine in terms of pedigree, but its performance is truly lacking.

Fortunately, this racehorse wasn't expensive.

"Hopefully, winning even a small prize would be a victory."

Yuji Izumi is really looking forward to watching his racehorse compete.

But he has little expectation for his grades.

In terms of pedigree alone, this racehorse is perfectly fine.

Calicante.

It refers to a type of European wine.

This mare will have no problem being paired with an SS-type stallion in the future.

It is exactly three years old this year and can choose to retire at the end of the year.

Once a horse wins in the central region, it can keep running, but most horse racing is losing money on maintenance costs, so few horse owners will let a horse with average ability continue to run.

Yu Matsumoto, who was driving, simply smiled.

He felt there was no chance with the horse.

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Zhongshan Racecourse.

One of the two major racetracks in the Kanto region.

This is the venue for the first race of the Triple Crown, the Satsuki Sho, and the most important Arima Memorial event at the end of the year.

The most terrifying part here is the steep uphill climb around the last bend.

A racehorse without sufficient strength cannot maintain its speed during the final sprint.

The procedures before the start of the competition are all the same.

Before the end of the previous race, the horses for the next race will enter the prow to prepare.

The purpose of the display ring is to allow spectators to observe the horses more closely before the race.

Riders and trainers will wait here.

The trainer simply stands inside and waits.

Riders change into their final outfits in the adjacent rider preparation room and then wait to enter.

The racecourse is where the horses prepare before the race, and sometimes the owners also appear here.

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VIP room.

"Has Izumi-kun visited Zhongshan Racecourse before?"

Yutaka Matsumoto, who usually wears a suit, sat next to Hisahito Izumi.

Yuuji Izumi thought that this guy's wardrobe was full of the same suits.

"I've been to Oi and Tokyo Racecourse a few times before, but this is my first time at Nakayama Racecourse."

Yuji Izumi was eating a dessert provided by the Zhongshan Racecourse.

The VIP lounge at the racecourse is a private box with a view of the racetrack through the glass.

Below them are the audience members who have reserved seats.

As for the entertainment area, there are dedicated televisions in the private rooms broadcasting the news.

"Today's race will be tough."

Matsumoto Yu stroked his chin and said.

It rained yesterday, and it's still cloudy today.

The muddy ground after rain is not suitable for a normal horse to run on.

The racehorse sank deep into the mud with each trot, and behind another racehorse, mud and water splashed everywhere.

"Horse racing is about skill and luck, and luck is also a part of winning the race."

Yuujin Izumi watched the images on the television.

Since they've decided to participate in the competition today, they certainly can't change the weather.

Last night, Nerima Kato called him.

He briefly explained today's tactical arrangements and the selection of riders.

Good jockeys simply can't be found for racehorses like Calicut.

If a rider lacks the skill, they are unwilling to give up better options or waste their energy in the competition.

Most of the competitions in the Kanto region are handled by riders from Miura. Riders from Ritsuto only come to participate in competitions when there are important events in Kanto.

"Izumi-kun, horse number seven, the one wearing the black hood is Calicante."

"Today's second mud race is 1,800 meters long."

Yu Matsumoto glanced at the big screen and said.

Muddy ground, three years without victory.

The first place winner receives a prize of five million, and the fifth place winner receives five hundred thousand.

Only the first-place horse can advance; the other horses need to continue running the races they haven't won in order to remain in the center to participate in the competition.

"It looks alright."

Yuji Izumi nodded.

A small horse with blue deer hair, its size is considered that of a medium-sized racehorse.

A groom in a suit is leading it around the parade grounds.

That's what he said, but Izumi Yujin didn't have high expectations.

From a physical standpoint, Calicante doesn't really have anything special about him.

He doesn't have strong pectoral muscles or well-defined muscle lines; his only distinguishing feature is his relatively thick legs.

The horse's rear end muscles don't look very impressive.

If it's a racehorse with real strength, you can tell how powerful it is just by looking at its physique.

Calicut's situation is typical for most racehorses.

With a bit of luck, Izumi Hisahito's horse could still manage a win.